Paraphrasing

English Language

Paraphrasing starts at 6 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Paraphrasing. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.

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Describe a situation where paraphrasing would be more appropriate than quoting.

Explain why paraphrasing is a useful skill in research.

Read the following passage: 'Global warming is caused by the increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.' Paraphrase this sentence.

Read the following passage: 'Photosynthesis is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight.' Paraphrase this sentence.

Read the following passage: 'Recycling helps reduce waste and conserve natural resources.' Paraphrase this sentence.

Read the following passage: 'The invention of the internet has changed the way people communicate.' Paraphrase this sentence.

Read the following passage: 'Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius at sea level.' Paraphrase this sentence.

Read the following sentence: 'Exercise is essential for maintaining good health.' Paraphrase this sentence.

Read the following sentence: 'Many people enjoy reading books in their free time.' Paraphrase this sentence.

Read the following sentence: 'Technology has made communication faster and easier.' Paraphrase this sentence.

Read the following sentence: 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.' Paraphrase this sentence.

Read the following sentence: 'The scientist discovered a new species of bird.' Paraphrase this sentence.

What does it mean to paraphrase a text?

What is one risk of not paraphrasing properly?

What is the main difference between quoting and paraphrasing?

What should you check after paraphrasing a passage?

What should you do if you cannot find a synonym for a technical term while paraphrasing?

Why is it important to cite the source even after paraphrasing?